Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal criticised the Centre's decision, calling it "a clear case of severe discrimination and injustice towards Kerala".

Indian IT firms have reportedly begun lobbying in Washington to address policy challenges, particularly regarding US work visa issues.

India had accused Sandeep Sidhu of promoting Khalistani activities and playing a key role in the murder of Shaurya Chakra awardee Balwinder Singh Sandhu in Punjab in 2020.

Santiago Martin, the biggest political donor through electoral bonds, with contributions exceeding ₹1,300 crore between 2019 and 2024, is under investigation for alleged money laundering.

The Guardian newspaper declared its exit from X, citing concerns over Musk’s influence during the US election; in a statement, The Guardian described X as a "toxic" platform.

The polling percentage was 64.24, the lowest recorded in the constituency since its formation in 2009.

Adding a government portfolio to Musk’s plate could benefit the market value of his companies and favoured businesses such as artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency.

Vivek Ramaswamy was born on August 9, 1985, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Indian Hindu immigrant parents; his Tamil-speaking parents were from Kerala's Palakkad district.

News/Politics: Polling in Wayanad began at 7 am, with special security measures in place; Wayanad has about 14 lakh eligible voters.

The Bloomberg Billionaire Index showed Mr Musk’s net worth jumped immediately on Wednesday after the electoral victory of the Republican candidate.